Science & Mathematics

The Tiling Book

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Tilings

by Colin Adams

Description

2022; 298 pp
MSC: Primary 05; 52;

 

Tiling theory provides a wonderful opportunity to illustrate both the beauty and utility of mathematics. It has all the relevant ingredients: there are stunning pictures; open problems can be stated without having to spend months providing the necessary background; and there are both deep mathematics and applications.

Furthermore, tiling theory happens to be an area where many of the sub-fields of mathematics overlap. Tools can be applied from linear algebra, algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, and combinatorics. As such, it makes for an ideal capstone course for undergraduates or an introductory course for graduate students. This material can also be used for a lower-level course by skipping the more technical sections. In addition, readers from a variety of disciplines can read the book on their own to find out more about this intriguing subject.

This book covers the necessary background on tilings and then delves into a variety of fascinating topics in the field, including symmetry groups, random tilings, aperiodic tilings, and quasicrystals. Although primarily focused on tilings of the Euclidean plane, the book also covers tilings of the sphere, hyperbolic plane, and Euclidean 3-space, including knotted tilings. Throughout, the book includes open problems and possible projects for students. Readers will come away with the background necessary to pursue further work in the subject.

Preview some of these beautiful and intricate patterns here.

 
Readership

Undergraduate and graduate students and researchers interested in tilings and tessellations.

 

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher American Mathematical Society
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781470468972
  • Publication Country or regionUnited States
  • FormatHardback
  • Pages298
  • ReadershipCollege/Tertiary Education
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Copyright Year2021
  • Reference CodeMBk142

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